North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, near Wilmington, offers a wild adventure for families to explore together. Visitors follow an exhibits' path showcasing the state’s diverse aquatic wildlife from freshwater streams and swamp habitats to reefs and open ocean. Come eye-to-eye with thousands of animals including alligators, sea horses, jellies and sea turtles. Talk to divers as they swim twenty feet under with sharks, rays and eels. Meet Luna--a rare albino alligator. Touch sea stars, horseshoe crabs and even sharks! Explore more with behind-the-scenes tours, outdoor adventures, classes, camps and more. Sneak a peek behind the scenes with Aquarium staff and watch sharks devour their dinner. Free daily offerings include live animal presentations and feedings, touch pools and films. New exhibits include Adventure Reef, an outdoor play area and fossil dig; interactive Megalodon shark exhibit; and a Bamboo Shark touch pool. Gift shop, gardens, refreshments and souvenir photos. Beachfront. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 362 days.
Map:
Location: 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach, NC 28449
Latitude: 33° 57' 46.4394" N
Longitude: -77° 55' 37.9194" W
Special Directions: US Hwy 421 South past Kure Beach, 15 miles South of Wilmington. From Southport take the NC Ferry.
Amenities:
- Accepts Company Checks
- Accepts Company Debit Cards
- Accepts Major Credit Cards
- Accessible for Motorcoaches / RVs
- Admission Charge $: $8 - Ages 13-61, $7- Ages 62 and up, $6- Ages 3-12, Free - children 2 & under
- Banquet Facilities
- Catering
- Children Welcome
- Childrens Activities
- Donations Accepted
- Free Parking
- Gift / Retail Shop
- Group Rate Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Hiking/Walking Trail
- Hours of Operation: 9am - 5pm
- Largest Meeting Space sq ft: 93,000
- Maximum Banquet Capacity: 350 seated, 2,000 strolling
- Maximum Classroom Capacity: 40
- Maximum Reception Capacity: 2000
- Maximum Seating Capacity: 350
- Maximum Theater Capacity: 125
- Meeting / Exhibit Space Sq. Ft: 93,000
- Min # to Qualify for Group Rate: 10
- Motorcoach Parking
- Number of Concurrent Meeting Rooms: 5
- Picnic Area
- Reservation Deposit Required
- Restaurant on-site
- Season of Operation: Year Round
- Smallest Event Room Seating: 25
- Smoking: No
- Total Number of Meeting Rooms: 4
- Tour - Self Guided
- Tour Group Check-In
- Tour Group Greeter
Email: ffmail@ncaquariums.com
Business: (910) 458-8257
Fax: (910) 458-6812
Toll Free U.S.: (866) 301-3476
Business: http://www.ncaquariums.com
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